Solar panels in the Bootheel - Conflicting reports in death of SIU student

Pravin Varughese's mother says when she saw the bruises on her son's body and head, something wasn't adding up.

James Watts was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday.

Construction crews started demolishing the old Burkart Foam building over a month ago. They are taking their time to salvage what they can of the old building.

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A small community in Southeast Missouri installed solar panels on their school campuses and city property. Find out more, including how they plan on making a profit, tonight on Heartland News at 9 and 10.

A second autopsy shows that Pravin Varughese had significant blunt force trauma to the head, indicating he was beaten up before he died, according to the family's lawyer. Allison Twaits talked to Pravin's mother today about the report and what the family believes happened. You can click here for more.

New businesses are popping up all over Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It is something city officials say is boosting the local economy. Kadee Brosseau talked to them today and they say it's only the beginning.